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Cornell ILR to BB IBD? (Not allowed to transfer to AEM)
I'm a junior ILR major at Cornell. I started here as a sophomore with a guaranteed transfer (AKA I made the decision to do ILR when I was still in high school). I originally chose ILR because it is flexible and interdisciplinary, and I figured that that would allow me to explore and figure out what...
Which MSF Program to Attend? [My Critical And Weird Situation]
Hi all, I was lurking around in this forum for some days now to get a clue about my potential MSF program that I am going to choose to find the best possible opportunities to place a decent career opening job in a major financial market, specially in London or NY . During my researches on this...
Junior Internship Dilemma: Offer at 2 of MBB vs top IBD group at GS/MS/JPM
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Ask me anything: Ex BB IBD analyst
Hi all Gained a lot of useful knowledge here back in the day. Have just started a PE gig after 3 yrs in BB IBD in London. More details on me below.
Morgan Stanley IBD interview
Hi there, Just got a call from Morgan Stanley, they call and ask for a technical test with them for their ibd management team analyst next week. Can anyone tell me what does the technical test they mean? What will it be asked/tested during it? Anyone know what does the ibd management team analyst...
Lateralling from FIG to M&A
I've been told by several people that FIG teams typically do their own M&A transactions internally, since the generalist M&A team doesn't understand the more esoteric methods of financial institution accounting and valuation. Is this true? Also, if I'm going into FIG and work on M&A deals, could I...
Webinar Rewind - Transitioning from Banking to PE
In case you missed our recent webinar on Transitioning from Investment Banking to Private Equity , have no fear. The full recording of the webinar can be found below SIGN UP FOR A 1-HOUR MENTOR SESSION WITH JUSTIN From Banking to PE - Making the Transition: And, as always, if you want to sign up to...
Which BBs recruit global finance and corporate finance separately?
Which BBs recruit FT analysts in either group specific offers, or atleast differentiate coverage/ m&a from dcm / ECM /global finance
Can you apply to IBD, ER, etc. for one company?
I've tried to search this with no avail.. Basically I'm wanting to know through everyone's experience if you can apply to different internships within one company. So for example, could I apply to investment banking, equity research , and public finance all at Baird ? Or could I only choose one?
RBC vs Nomura in the US?
I work in London, and just wondering for IBD in the US, which out of RBC or Nomura would you say has the stronger franchise / more prestigious?
Reputation of Natixis in London/Europe
Hi guys, I have recently received a job offer at Natixis with one of their coverage teams in London. There seems to be very limited info on this french bank on the internet but I am just wondering what their reputation is like in London/Europe? I have spoken to some French friends and they told me...
Dumbest thing you've seen an SA do?
As the title says, what was the downright dumbest thing you've ever seen a SA do?
Vanderbilt MSF vs. UVA MS Commerce for FT IB
I have a liberal arts background from a non-target North East ugrad, 3.8+ GPA, good EC's, a summer in buyside ER , and a summer at a boutique IB . From what I understand, both Vandy and UVA have great alumni networks but UVA has a stronger presence in NYC . This is hearsay and I don't have numbers...
Depressed and re-considering IBD offer after accepting
Hey guys. There is a lot of useful advice on this site, so I figured I would reach out to you guys with what has been on my mind lately. I feel like I am falling into a pit of depression. As background, I accepted a bb IBD offer after summering at the same bb about a month ago. So here goes the...
PWM / Boutique IB internship- requesting region
Hi, Rising sophomore in college hoping to get a PWM / boutique IB internship next summer. I've done a software engineering internship as well as a marketing internship, but I want to get a finance internship on my resume next summer to help me with BB IBD recruiting. I'm at a semi-target in SoCal...
Any First Day Internship Advice?
Hey guys, I'm an incoming junior, and I'm about to start my summer internship at a small (around 20 employees) middle-market investment bank tomorrow. I really don't know much what to expect, but I'm very eager for it to begin. It's an unpaid gig, and l have no previous finance internship...
Thought Experiment: You're a Freshman in College, What's Your Game Plan?
OK, I've always been impressed with SoftBank and Masayoshi Son because this guy publishes a 30 year plan. Can you imagine? He thinks 30 years ahead. Let's linger not on the impracticalities of this, but the principle... My nephew is thinking about breaking into finance, and he's terribly self-aware...
To All Summer Analysts:
How was your SA role this summer? Reviews, Critiques, Warnings for future SA's, etc. Candid responses are welcome :)
IBD/AM/CF vs. Quant job prospects, ladder, etc.
So I'm getting an MSF at a semi-target, and I know there's the analyst/ IBD / AM path to try for, and there's quant finance. I know I'm not getting BB IBD , and even getting a boutique would be hard, but I know there's also corporate finance, financial analyst, and Asset Management roles. There's...
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UK: Nomura vs Rothschild
Which would you choose to start as a 1st year analyst in IBD in London? Rothschild has the name but is mainly sell side transactions (many private) Nomura has retained some Lehman people and so compete more directly with the main bulge bracket banks. PE exit is what I'm after so I want deal exposure...
Is the University of Hong Kong (HKU) a target school for Hong Kong/Asia IBD/PE?
Wondering a lot. Since a lot of the bankers I meet in Hong Kong are actually from the US and UK rather than local hires.
Best Wall Street jobs for career stability/security
knowing how the back/middle office are pretty much glorified minimum wage, its obvious the front office is where people both have better job security and pick up more transferable skills. However, IBD guys are known to not last long or be career bankers. Which positions of IBD , ER associate ,...
DC Advisory (ex Close Brothers)
Hi guys, I have a 1st round interview for the Summer Intern position with DC Advisory coming up this week. I will have 10 min conversation with Dartmouth Partners (ex Cornell Partnership) employee. Any idea what can I expect? Btw, this is for either London office. Additionally, there are very few...
Do people really go into medicine to help people or for the steady and high income?
Obviously, the profession of medicine is to be respected. But one can respect a professional but not necessarily each professional. All the time, people say stuff like "doctors heal people, IBankers make rich people richer, lawyers lie and sue," etc. I've seen a bunch of articles about bankers and...
Barclays - Top IBD Groups in UK/EU?
Hi guys, "long" time lurker here. I was wondering if anyone could drop some insight on top IBD groups at Barclays, London office in particular. I was given an opportunity to name my top 3 preferences for the SA internship. I talked to several analysts last week, so I have some information. PE and...
Post MBA IBD Associate hours
How are the hours for a post M7 MBA associate in comparison with analysts. Also how hard is it to get into IBD , post MBA , with a consulting background?
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Thank you WSO! Got my FT Offer! ADVICE NEEDED
Where do i even start..I learned so much from this forum. The brutally honest opinions, sincere willingness to help, the technical information and random tips on everything has been absolutely crucial for me landing this offer. Coming from a non-target I didnt get that 3rd year SA position at a BB ....
Considering Ross/Stern/Haas - IBD SA Placements
Posting here for someone else (I'm already in college). Shes considering these "semi-targets/targets," and wants a shot at IBD recruiting. Anyone know how they placed this year? Have went through past topics, but wanted to get some more up to date comparison. Would really appreciate it.
MS Superday
I had a superday at MS this past Friday (2/28). The SuperDay was for their Sophomore Program. Anyway, I have not heard back yet; they never said when we will hear back. They just said that they will try to get back to us as soon as possible. I have not heard anything as of yet, so is it safe to...
MS SuperDay 2/28
Did anyone from here go to the MS Sophomore superday yesterday? If so, when are we supposed to hear back? Thoughts on the interview process?
Bonus Season: Dollar, Dollar Bills.
I've seen one other thread concerning bonus info, mostly for associate+. So let's get a thread going for all levels and all divisions. Analyst and up, PWM , IBD , ER , IT, doesn't matter. Personally: Barclays PWM , very bad. I've heard IBD was also highly discounted to Street.
Top Reporting Shops
Hey everyone! Just wanted to quickly run this by the monkey community. Little bit about me, Masters in Economics (MA), one year in front-office IBD at a micro-boutique shop. I am currently at a top reporting/control shop and have been there for a little over a year. I was recently promoted to...
Have offers at Barclays and Credit Suisse IBD - Which to Take?
I don't know which group I'll land in at either, and I like the culture at both places and either of them would be a great fit. I have no idea how to decide, though.
IBD SA Choice: BarCap/DB/Citi/WF
Hi guys, Wasn't the strongest candidate, but came out with these offers. Recruiting for my school finished pretty early, so won't be able to leverage to get better offers. DB and WF recruits pretty heavily on campus (could probably guess school), BarCap and Citi not so much. Any advice on choice and...
CFA® Level 2 while working in IBD?
I passed the Level I last year with no issues since I did a finance undergrad but am entering an IBD job off cycle and don't know whether or not I should do the CFA Level 2. Some people have told me finding the time to do the CFA will only get harder so I should just devote my life to work and CFA ,...
UCLA vs UC Berkeley recruitment for IB
In terms of recruiting, how prominent is UCLA among investment banks, including BB and boutiques, especially compared to UC Berkeley. I’ve spent a lot of time researching and I've looked up literally every post with the tag UCLA but I can’t get a clear answer. I’ve heard some people say UCLA...
Lazard Houston vs Citi Houston
My two criteria are 1) % of their class that places into the buyside 2) Culture: Are these people generally likeable? I know this is subjective Looking forward to hearing your thoughts thanks.
Question for IB Associate
Hi Everyone, I had a question for IB associates on this forum. What is the makeup of your associate class? I work at a PWM company and have a 3.2 gpa (think elite boutique, team based work). I am a recent grad and would like to get into banking at some point. I am guessing my best bet is to get into...
Sophomore Summer: I'm completely lost
Please excuse my naivety, but I'm really having some trouble as to where to begin when it comes to looking for something for the summer. I ultimately want to go into IBD , but I feel like it's impossible to find something my sophomore summer. I have a 3.9 GPA, am slightly involved on campus, and...
Best IBD/PE Newsletters
Junior w/ summer analyst position next summer, interested in learning more about the deal environment. I signed up last week for 'The Term Sheet' that is sent out every day by Dan Primack. It's been a great way to get daily deal information in a quick, easy to process format. What are some other...
Out of Undergrad: PE or Top IBD?
Obligatory already used search engine/not trolling -- I'm trying to hear some current opinions on doing sell-side banking immediately vs. trying for the buy-side out of undergrad. My school historically places a handful of people into BB 's/globals and has recently gained a couple of undergraduate...
Interview with duffmt6, 2nd Year IBD Analyst, (part 2/2)
Below is the second and final part of an interview with WSO Certified User and 2nd year banking analyst ' duffmt6 '. Interview conducted by Asatar . See Part 1 Here. 3) Could you describe a typical day on the job? There isn't really a typical day on the job, but I'll take you through my Wednesday:...
Rothschild Merchant Banking (Five Arrows PI)
Any thoughts on MB at Rothschild? I am asking about Europe.. Also, I heard that Rothschild has some old school type of MB practice. Any insight on this?
Interivew with duffmt6, 2nd Year IBD Analyst, Part 1/2
Below is the first installment of an interview with WSO Certified User and 2nd year banking analyst ' duffmt6 '. Interview conducted by Asatar . SEE PART 2 1) What is your background and how did you get into investment banking? I graduated from a top 25-30ish school in 2010 in a quantitative...
Should I Quit My Job?
Currently having to make the hardest decision of my career so far and input would be much appreciated! So a little background, I graduated from a semi-target UK university with an Economics degree and a frankly TERRIBLE grade (sub 3.0 GPA equivalent, a 3rd Class). After graduating I secured an IBD...
Nomura vs Houlihan Lokey
Which would you pick over Nomura or Houlihan Lokey for FT IBD? To put it simply wondering which one has greater prestige and would bestow better exit opps, both in London and the US.
"Why I Wish I Had Stayed at Goldman Sachs Longer"
Great Goldman Huff Po Post: "Why I Wish I Had Stayed at Goldman Sachs Longer" - sent chills down my spine towards the end ... in a good way. [quote]Greg Smith's New York Times op-ed and subsequent book created quite a stir. As a Goldman Sachs "alum," I received lots of emails and calls from friends,...
Credit Suisse Credit Investments Group
Does anyone have any additional information about this group? Would this be worthwhile for an analyst in IBD looking to ultimately work with Distressed Debt / Credit funds / HFs or not so much? Just trying to get a sense for how legitimate an opportunity like this would be. Saw a much older post on...
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